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71. Caring for Your Computer - Lesson Plan (2011)
Series: Computer Literacy Workshops and Lesson Plans – CBAL
Authors: Keri Russell, Margaret Sutherland
Collection: Learning Materials
This document, revised in 2012, offers the outline for a three-hour lesson on caring for a computer. The learning objectives include keeping a computer physically clean and safe; maintaining the computer system and files; protecting the computer from threats; and using basic troubleshooting techniques.
The lesson plan includes a detailed description of specific learning tasks; an estimate of time needed for each task; and a list of required resources.
This document has been licensed under Creative Commons, a non-profit organization devoted to expanding the range of works available to share legally. It has developed copyright licences that allow creators, free of charge, to specify which rights they reserve and which rights they waive with regard to the use of their work.
Funders:
- New Horizons for Seniors Program, Government of Canada
Added: 2012-09-20
72. Caring for Your Computer - Workbook (2011)
Series: Computer Literacy Workshops and Lesson Plans – CBAL
Authors: Keri Russell, Margaret Sutherland
Collection: Learning Materials
This workbook has been developed to accompany the lesson plan contained in “Caring for Your Computer,” published by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL).
It includes information on both physically cleaning computer hardware and protecting the computer against viruses and other threats.
The authors have also included a section on basic troubleshooting techniques and a glossary of relevant terms.
The document has been licensed under Creative Commons, a non-profit organization that has developed copyright licences that, free of charge, allow creators to specify which rights they reserve and which rights they waive with regard to the use of their work.
The workbook was updated in 2012.
Funders:
- New Horizons for Seniors Program, Government of Canada
Added: 2012-10-01
73. Case 2 : How Formal and Informal Training Are Connected and Blended (2008)
Series: The Interplay Between Formal and Informal Learning for Low Skilled Workers
Authors: Julie Salembier
Collection: Research Materials
A warehouse located in Edmonton, Alberta and belonging to Uni-Select, a leading distributor of auto parts in North America, is the site of the workplace program for this research project. Uni-Select offered an essential skills training program to several company employees after determining that these employees would benefit from upgrading their skills before using a new warehouse management system. For this case study, the author interviewed both learners and workplace instructors in several Uni-Select locations and uncovered several themes about the workers’ route to learning. In her study, she discusses the following key ideas: learning catalysts, key dynamics around participation, workers’ expectations of informal learning, the actual learning process, benefits of formal and informal training and personal learning power.
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Added: 2008-02-14
74. Celebrating Canadian Women: Prose and Poetry By and About Women - A Review (1999)
Women's Education des femmes, Spring 1999, Vol. 13, No. 1
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Maureen Shaw
Collection: Research Materials
This is a review of the book "Celebrating Canadian Women: Prose and Poetry By and About Women" edited by Greta Hofmann Nemiroff and published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside in 1989.
Added: 2004-03-25
75. Celebrating International Literacy Day, September 8, 2002 : Teach the Mothers and Reach The Children (2002)
Authors: Thomas G. Sticht
Collection: Research Materials
In the context of International Literacy Day, this article discusses the positive effects of education on mothers, which in turn affects the cognitive development and educational attainment of their children. The author makes specific reference to an organization in Washington DC called Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW), which conducts related research and provides training to women.
Added: 2002-08-28
76. The Challenges of Literacy and Employment (1995)
Authors: Susan Devins, Maureen Saunders
Collection: Learning Materials
This book documents the challenges that face two Learners (Darren and Angele) as they must balance their employment responsibilities as well as their studies at Prospects Literacy Association. It is intended for adult educators who work in the field of literacy. With the book are Facilitator's Notes that suggest a variety of reading and writing activities for beginning readers.
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Added: 1995-01-01
77. The Challenges of Literacy and Employment - Facilitator's Notes (1995)
Authors: Susan Devins, Maureen Saunders
Collection: Learning Materials
A collaborative project between Prospects Literacy Association and Edmonton Recycling Society. The focus of the project has been the experiences of two adults who are involved in a basic literacy program and who are employed as sorters at Edmonton Recycling Society.
Added: 1995-01-01
78. The Changing Face of Literacy in Ottawa (2002)
A Research Project for the Ottawa-Carleton Coalition for Literacy
Authors: Christine Pinsent-Johnson, Lianne Calvert Shefler, Lisa Hagedorn
Collection: Research Materials
This report gives thought to the perception that in the midst of these tumultuous times the face of literacy is changing. Change demands a response, and this research project was formulated in an effort to engage some key players in the formulation of a collective response. Together, literacy students, literacy practitioners and representatives from community partners, addressed the following issues:
• What is a working definition of "low literacy" in the new city of Ottawa in the early days of the 21st century?
• Aside from low literacy skills, what other issues are present in the adult literacy student's life that have an impact on their ability to achieve the goals they have set for themselves as literacy students?
• Why do adults seek out the services of a literacy program? What motivates them to participate in a program?
• Given that there are several different types of literacy programs to choose from in Ottawa, are some program models more attractive to students and referring agencies than others?
This report is separated into 9 chapters and gives an interesting overview of the factors that surround literacy levels and programs in Ottawa.
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Added: 2009-09-09
79. Changing Paths (2002)
A literacy & life skills program for women in conflict with the law
Authors: Bev Sochatsky, Sarah Stewart
Collection: Learning Materials
In 1998, a program was undertaken by the Edmonton John Howard Society and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Edmonton, with the collaborative support of numerous community-based agencies and organizations. This program was especially designed for women who were in, or at risk of being in, conflict with the law. The program focused on an integrated literacy and life skills approach to learning, with a commitment to participatory approaches to education from a feminist perspective.
The program had three Phases: Phase One, research and the development of a conceptual framework, was conducted in 1998-1999; In Phase Two, the framework was tested through four program pilots held in Edmonton in 1999-2000; Phase Three began in September 2000 with the goal of integrating literacy skills into an already-existing life skills program.
This curriculum guide is a sequel to the curriculum developed in Phase Two. It is a record of selected Changing Paths program activities from September 2000 to June 2002.
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Added: 2005-05-11
80. Checking the Rear View Mirror and Going Forward: CCLOW Faces a New Millennium (1999)
Women's Education des femmes, Spring 1999 - Vol. 13, No.1
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Cheryl Senecal, Catherine Cookson, Catherine O'Bryan
Collection: Research Materials
This article was co-written by three authors: Cheryl Senecal, President of the Canadian Congress of Learning Opportunities for Women in 1999, Cathie Cookson was the President-Elect and Catherine O'Bryan was the Past-President. They wrote about the past, present and future of CCLOW.
Added: 2004-03-25
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